The Anambra South Senatorial bye-election to replace late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has been marred by violence with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) arrested.
Four polling agents of the APC candidate, Sir Azuka Okwuosa, have been taken away by the local government chairman of Ekwusigo local government area with the support of a community leader in Ozubulu
The development forced youths in the area to stage protest, alleging harassment and intimidation by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-led government
Immediate past Anambra Speaker Hon Rita Maduagwu told The Nation that APGA invaded her Ukpor Ward 3,009 to unleash mayhem on the voters
The situation has heightened tension in Nnewi and Ekwusigo local government areas
Security operatives had stepped in to quell the situation as of the time of filing in the report.
But National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Ejiomofor Opara, denied the allegations, adding that no APGA official or government person could do that.
He alleged that APC members were just claiming violence and arrests.